PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON-MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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I found a recipe similar to this a few months ago and have since tweaked it to my tastes and made it several times. These cupcakes are perfect for the Holiday season. The frosting is to die for! You have to try these scrumptious cupcakes!!!

Provided by cieradanielle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 standard muffin cups.
  • Whisk together cake mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl.
  • Add the eggs, applesauce, and pumpkin and beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour batter into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and let cool completely before spreading with frosting.
  • FROSTING: Make sure the butter & cream cheese are SOFT. Beat the butter in bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and beat together until well blended.
  • Add the maple syrup and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy, and frosting consistency is formed. **If frosting is too thick for your liking, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.**.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cupcakes and Enjoy!

Roy Fernando
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat.


Asif Nawaz
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin spice, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good.


Muhammad Saeed ahmad
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These are the ugliest cupcakes I've ever seen, but they taste amazing.


francis iwuji
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I've never made cupcakes before, but these turned out great.


Mahran Khan
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These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're a special treat.


Suprim Pradhan
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems.


Bryan Curran
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Abood solin
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter in the frosting. It worked great!


Thanyani Ratombo
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I made these cupcakes without the frosting, and they were still delicious.


Oswald Sambaya
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Mikeal Balogh (EliteWorldOrder)
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I love that these cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional cupcakes.


two killers
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


piyal das
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin spice, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They're so good!


Baily Davis
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These cupcakes are perfect for fall. The pumpkin spice flavor is warm and inviting.


Dange Kurdi
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success. All the kids loved them.


Sujan Bishokarma
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These are the best pumpkin spice cupcakes I've ever had. The frosting is especially delicious.


Javaria Aziz
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they taste amazing. I love the combination of pumpkin spice and cinnamon maple.


Harvey Craig
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I've made these cupcakes twice now, and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Ffhhksssk Djjdhf
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Thanksgiving party! The pumpkin spice flavor was perfect, and the cinnamon maple cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.